Keith Lawrence Ross, a 30-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on May 16, 2017, on Botany Street in west Charlotte, near West Charlotte High School. He was shot outside in the early morning, ran into a house seeking help, collapsed, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The killing was recorded as Charlotte’s 31st homicide of the year.

Neighbors said they heard gunshots and at first thought the sounds were car backfires; the quiet, predominantly elderly neighborhood was left shaken. Residents described Ross as a good, quiet person who kept to himself. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department canvassed the area but no arrests have been announced and investigators say leads are limited. A candlelight vigil organized by the Dream Team for Peace was held to honor Ross and urge anyone with information to come forward to Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Keith, saw activity on Botany Street that morning, or has information that could help solve this homicide, please share what is known.